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Prime Minister's Office
PM to inaugurate India’s first-ever driverless train operations on Delhi Metro’s Magenta Line on 28 December
PM to also inaugurate fully operational National Common Mobility Card service on the Airport Express Line
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate India’s first-ever driverless train operations on Delhi Metro’s Magenta Line  along with the fully operational National Common Mobility Card service on the Airport Express Line on 28th December 2020 at 11 AM via video conferencing.
These innovations will herald a new era of travelling comfort and enhanced mobility. The driverless trains will be fully automated, which will eliminate the possibility of human error. After the start of driverless services on the Magenta Line, the Pink Line of Delhi Metro is expected to have driverless operations by the mid of 2021.
The National Common Mobility Card, which will be fully operationalised on the Airport Express Line, will enable anyone carrying a RuPay-Debit Card issued from any part of the country to travel on the Airport Express Line using that card. This facility will become available on the entire Delhi Metro network by 2022.
Ministry of Defence
SUCCESSFUL CONDUCT OF VISIT OF UAE NAVY SME DELEGATION TO INDIAN NAVY  FACILITIES 27 AUG TO 01 SEP 23
A three member UAE Navy Subject Matter Expert  Delegation led by Colonel Dr Ali Saif Ali Mehrazi successfully completed professional interaction with Indian Navy during their four day visit to specialized Meteorology, Oceanography, training and Weather Modelling facilities on 01 Sep 23.
The bilateral meeting, held at Integrated Headquarters  of MoD , New Delhi on 01 Sep 23 was a key highlight, during which both navies expressed their satisfaction with the outcomes and agreed to deepen cooperation in the fields of Meteorology and Oceanography. Both sides recognised the mutual benefits that can be achieved through joint research projects, knowledge exchange, and capacity building initiatives.
Colonel Dr Ali Saif Ali Mehrazi, head of delegation expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and outstanding hospitality extended by IN that facilitated the fruitful discussions keeping in view the mutual interests of both navies. UAE Navy highly valued the insights gained from engaging with counterparts and witnessing the cutting-edge technologies, methodologies, and research programs developed by IN. The delegation looks forward to utilizing this new knowledge and exploring possibilities for joint research and cooperation.
As part of the visit to IHQ MoD , New Delhi, Colonel Dr Ali Saif Ali Mehrazi also called on Rear Admiral Nirbhay Bapna, ACNS . Discussions emphasising the importance of international cooperation in addressing challenges such as weather patterns, oceanic conditions, and climate change as well as the other related fields that have implication on naval operations were undertaken.
This visit is a testament to the commitment and dedication of both nations to creating a brighter and more sustainable future for all.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 488
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 191.78 Crore
Nearly 12 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 191.78 Crore  today. More than nearly 12 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10406286
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2nd Dose
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10031652
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Precaution Dose
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5063698
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18417922
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2nd Dose
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17568945
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Precaution Dose
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8270786
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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32245693
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2nd Dose
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12990656
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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59067407
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2nd Dose
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44372152
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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556712039
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2nd Dose
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485874470
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Precaution Dose
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489036
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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203167312
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2nd Dose
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189894328
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Precaution Dose
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1084361
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127031423
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2nd Dose
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118380496
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Precaution Dose
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16746164
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1007048082
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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879112699
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Precaution Dose
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31654045
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Total
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1917814826
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 18th April, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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34
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2nd Dose
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641
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Precaution Dose
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10832
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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88
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2nd Dose
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1027
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Precaution Dose
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27185
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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127621
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2nd Dose
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277549
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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21724
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2nd Dose
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100365
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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33837
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2nd Dose
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300781
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Precaution Dose
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20463
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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7926
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2nd Dose
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70424
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Precaution Dose
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22838
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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4765
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2nd Dose
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47761
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Precaution Dose
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115213
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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195995
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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798548
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Precaution Dose
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196531
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Total
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1191074
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh hails the Interim Budget as historic
Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh today hailed the Interim Budget as historic which he said is not only development friendly but also pays special attention to the middle class, farmers, workers in unorganised sector and the other vulnerable sections of our society.
Congratulating the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and the Union Finance Minister, Shri Piyush Goyal on the unprecedented Interim Budget, Shri Rajnath Sing said that the announcement of exemption from income tax to people with income up to Rs 5 lakh and another Rs 1.5 lakh in investments totalling Rs 6.5 lakh will have a major impact on the lives of middle class in general and salaried class in particular.
Union Home Minister said that with the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana the government will provide income support to small and marginal farmers which will bring big relief to farmers. Under this scheme every farmer with land holdings upto 2 hectares will receive a sum of Rs 6,000 per year directly in their bank accounts.
Speaking on the relief given to the farmers in the Budget he said that earlier the government used to give temporary relief to farmers but the PM Kisan Samman Scheme will insure a permanent income support to all small farmers. The Budget has allocated Rs 20000 crore in the current fiscal which shows our government’s intent and commitment to farmers’ welfare, he added.
Praising the steps taken for the labourers working in unorganised sector in this Budegt, he said that under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan Yojana, the government will now provide assured monthly pension of 3000 rupees per month after 60 years of age, at a nominal contribution of Rs 100 per month.
Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh said that on the one hand, the budget is focused on supporting the social infrastructure of our country and on the other hand it pays great attention to strengthening the economic infrastructure. Sectors like defence, agriculture, infrastructure, industry, energy, education and health have been given a big boost in the Budget, he added
He said that the Budget will go a long way in accelerating the process of making a New India which is confident, self- reliant, developed and prosperous. It also highlights the vision and way foward for making India a 10 trillon dollar economy by 2030.
PIB Headquarters
Recruitment to the post of Multi-Tasking Staff to be held on 30.04.2017, 14.05.2017, 28.05.2017 & 04.06.2017
Staff Selection Commission will conduct recruitment to the post of Multi-Tasking  Staff in Different States and Union Territories 2016 on 30.04.2017, 14.05.2017, 28.05.2017 & 04.06.2017.
In Southern Region, examination will be held at 14 Centres  viz. Guntur, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Tirupati and Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh; Hyderabad, Nizamabadand Warangal in Telangana; Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveliin Tamil Nadu; Puducherry in Union Territory of Puducherry.
The examination will be held from 10.00 AM to 12.00 Noon in the Morning Session and from 02.00 PM to 04.00 PM in the Afternoon Session.
Southern Regional Office has already posted e-Admit Cards authorising the candidates to appear for the said examination in its website , with facility to download it for candidates having examination on 30.04.2017 and 14.05.2017. These details are being intimated to the candidates by SMS to the phone numbers and e-mail to the mail IDs provided by the candidates while applying for the posts. For candidates having examination on 28.05.2017 and 04.06.2017, e-Admit cards will be posted in its website from 08.05.2017 and 15.05.2017 respectively.
Candidates are requested to note that they shall not be permitted to take up the examination without e-Admit Card and Original Identity Proof. All the candidates are, therefore, requested to download their e-Admit Card without fail.
For further queries/clarifications, candidates may contact Southern Regional office helpline numbers: Landline - 044-28251139 & Mobile: 9445195946.
Ministry of Defence
11th INDIA - ITALY MILITARY COOPERATION GROUP  MEETING
11th edition of India - Italy Military Cooperation Group  meeting was held from 31 May 2022 to 01 June 22 at Rome, Italy.
India - Italy Military Cooperation Group  is a forum established to boost defence cooperation between the both countries through regular talks at the strategic and operational levels between Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff and the Joint Staff HQ of Italian Armed Forces.
The meeting was Co-Chaired from the Indian side by Deputy Assistant Chief of Integrated Staff IDC, HQ IDS Brigadier Vivek Narang and Italian Defence General Staff Brigadier General Alessandro Grassano, from the Italian side.
The military cooperation group meeting was held in a friendly, warm and cordial atmosphere. Discussions focused on new initiatives under the ambit of existing bilateral defence cooperation mechanism and further strengthening ongoing defence engagements.
Prime Minister's Office
On the occasion of Dhanteras, PM to participate in ‘Griha Pravesham’ of more than 4.5 Lakh beneficiaries of PMAY-G in Madhya Pradesh on 22nd October
Around 29 Lakh houses have been completed in MP at a cost of more than Rs. 35,000 Crore under the scheme
On the occasion of Dhanteras, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in ‘Griha Pravesham’ of about 4.51 Lakh beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin in Satna, Madhya Pradesh on 22nd October at 4 PM via video conferencing. Prime Minister will also address the gathering on the occasion.
It has been a constant endeavour of the Prime Minister to provide each citizen of the country with a house of her own with all basic amenities. This marks yet another step in this direction. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, about 38 Lakh houses have been sanctioned so far in Madhya Pradesh and construction of about 29 Lakh houses have been completed at a cost of more than Rs. 35,000 Crore.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Farmprenuer icon of North East India –Success story out of initiative of NERCRMS, a registered society under the aegis of UNDER THE Ministry of DoNER.
In Ukhrul district of Manipur, the agro-climatic conditions are favorable for the cultivation of Apple. In the year 2019, the low chilling varieties of Apple were introduced in the Ukhrul district by North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Society , NEC, GoI in association with the Institute of Himalayan Bio-resource Technology , Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. The initiative received an overwhelming response from the farming community and as well as from the various government and non-government agencies.
Under the initiative, Smt. Augustina Awungshi Shimray, a resident of Poi Village, Ukhrul, Manipur, was chosen as the beneficiary for the apple cultivation. She was one of the farmers who received the training at the Institute of Himalayan Bio-resource Technology , Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. Following the capacity-building support, Smt. Shimray successfullygrew apples in her orchard. Her first yield, she grew nearly 160 kg of Apples which she sold at a lucrative price of Rs. 200/- perkg.
Inspired by her success, few more farmers took up apple plantation. For her exemplary efforts, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Manipur Shri. N. Biren Singh felicitated her. Later, she also received financial support from the state government to train Apple Cultivation and its post-harvest management.
Smt. Shimray has expressed her sincere gratitude to NERCRMS, NEC, GoI for transforming her life and enabling her to become economically self-sustainable. Today, she has realised a new meaning of Atma Nirbharta and her story is an inspiration to the entire farming community of North East India.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Union Shipping Minister says, Haldia Jetty will be soon operational; contract awarded for this inland terminal for reviving the old river route from Haldia to Pandu
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal today announced that the contract has been awarded for Haldia inland waterway terminal, and the jetty will be soon operational for sending exim and inland cargo to Pandu terminal in Guwahati connecting the northeast with kolkata via National waterway 2. This will provide an alternate to chicken neck route for easy and cost effective movement of cargo to and from northeast to the foreign countries and other states of India.
The Minister interacted with various stakeholders of port and shipping industry of Kolkata and Haldia port. Major oil PSUs , steel companies like Tata steel and SAIL , terminal operators, shipping lines, barge operators, custom clearing agents and land users of Syama prasad Mookerjee Port participated in the meeting. The minister invited all of them to be a partner in this unique opportunity of using sea and river route combination  via Kolkata port.
Shri Sonowal also informed that depth assurance contract have been awarded to maintain NW1 and 2, and the barge operators shall soon start using these waterways as depths are assured. The minister also said that there is thinking to provide guarantee to banks to give easy and soft funds for barges so that this sector can take off. The stakeholders assured that they will come forward to utilise this opportunity to make this mission a success . More then 40 key players participated in the stakeholders conference.
AYUSH
MoU Signed between Ministry of AYUSH and Department of Animal Husbandry for research on new formulations in quality drugs for veterinary science
An Memorandum of Understanding  was signed between the National Medicinal Plants Board , Ministry of AYUSH and Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying today for research on new formulations in quality drugs for veterinary science through medicinal herbs. The initiative involves capacity building in related areas through training, exploring marketing possibilities for herbal veterinary medicines on a sustainable basis and providing for services including cultivation, preservation and conservation of medicinal plants. The MoU was signed by Dr J.L.N. Sastry, Chief Executive Officer, National Medicinal Plants Board, Ministry of AYUSH and Shri Upamanyu Basu, Joint Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying in presence of Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH and Shri Atul Chaturvedi, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying in presence of other senior officers from both the organisations.
The Ministry of AYUSH will support Department of Animal Husbandry for developing curriculum and courses for AYUSH herbal veterinary education programs, identifying potential medicinal plant species used in veterinary medicine and provide their standards, training and awareness program on Good Agricultural Practices & Good Field Collection Practices  etc., development of Good Manufacturing Practices  for manufacturing of AYUSH/herbal veterinary medicines, skill development and capacity building, facilitate and render financial assistance for plantations and nursery development for medicinal plants, facilitate standardizing norms for medicinal plants, assist establishing research and testing centers as per scope of the Scheme.
The Department of Animal Husbandry will support Ministry of AYUSH for its expert technical opinion for essentiality, desirability and feasibility with respect to Ayurvedic medicines. The Department will create awareness with support of NDDB among dairy farmers and agro-farmers about utilization and importance of herbal veterinary medicine and cultivation of medicinal herbs, develop course curriculum for Ayurveda and its allied subjects in veterinary medicine, identify list of priority livestock and poultry diseases of economic importance with respect to research activity or application of veterinary Ayurveda and allied streams, support farmers for undertaking cultivation and conservation of medicinal plants and related activities, support identify opportunities for scientific and technological collaboration to research institute .
Ministry of Finance
Public Debt Management Quarterly Report for July - September 2021 
Since Apr-June  2010-11, Public Debt Management Cell  , Budget Division, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, has been bringing out a quarterly report on debt management on a regular basis. The current report pertains to the quarter July - September 2021 .
During Q2 of FY22, the Central Government issued dated securities worth Rs 3,83,863 crore as against Rs 3,18,493 crore in Q1 of FY21, while repayments were at Rs 34,070 crore. The weighted average yield of primary issuances increased to 6.26 per cent in Q2 FY22 from 6.11 per cent in Q1 of FY22. The weighted average maturity of new issuances of dated securities was lower at 16.51 years in Q2 of FY22 as compared to 16.92 years in Q1 of FY22. During July - September 2021, the Central Government did not raise any amount through the Cash Management Bills. The Reserve Bank conducted six Open Market Purchase under G SAP 1.0 involving purchase of Rs 1,20,001 crore and sale of Rs 30,000 crore of government securities during the quarter. The net daily average liquidity absorption by RBI under Liquidity Adjustment Facility  including Marginal Standing Facility and Special Liquidity Facility was at Rs 6,99,471 crore during the quarter.
Total liabilities  of the Government, as per provisional data, is Rs 1,25,71,747 crore at end-September 2021 as against Rs 1,20,91,193 crore at end-June 2021. This indicates a quarter-on-quarter increase of 3.97 per cent in Q2 FY22. Public debt accounted for 91.48 per cent of total outstanding liabilities at end-September 2021 as against 91.60 at end-June 2021. Nearly 30.56 per cent of the outstanding dated securities had a residual maturity of less than 5 years. The ownership pattern indicates the share of commercial banks at 37.82 per cent and that of insurance companies at 24.18 per cent at end-September 2021.
The yields on Government securities hardened in the secondary market due to increase in supply of G-secs during the quarter like in first quarter of FY22. In secondary market, trading activities were concentrated in 3-7 year maturity bucket during the quarter mainly because of less trading observed in 10 year benchmark security due to low float. However, the yields were supported by decision of MPC to keep the Policy repo rate unchanged at 4 percent, to continue with accommodative stance and to conduct Open Market Purchase under G SAP 2.0 during the Q2 FY22.
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Ministry of Education
Interim Extension of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
The second phase of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan  was approved by the Cabinet Committee for Economic Affairs for a period of three years i.e. 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2020.
The Ministry of Finance vide their O.M. no. 42/PF-II/2014 dated 10th January, 2020 has given an interim extension of the schemes beyond 31st March 2020 till 31st March 2021 or till the date the recommendations of 15th Finance Commission come into effect, whichever is earlier. Further, according to this O.M., the approval for continuation of the scheme for the 15th Finance Commission cycle would be based on an evaluation report and outcome review.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Power
Government initiatives to ensure 24x7 Power Supply
The primary responsibility of providing 24x7 power supply to all consumers lies with the concerned Power Distribution Companies .
Government of India, Ministry of Power had taken up a joint initiative during 2014 to 2017 with all States/UTs and prepared State/UT specific action plan documents for providing 24x7 power supply to all households, industrial & commercial consumers, and adequate supply of power to agricultural consumers as per State policy. This initiative was aimed at ensuring uninterrupted supply of quality power to existing consumers and providing access to electricity to all unconnected consumers by 2019 in a phased manner.
Government of India has been helping the States through its various schemes including Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana  and Integrated Power Development Scheme  to achieve the objective of providing uninterrupted power supply to all households. Under the recently launched Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme , the State Power Distribution Utilities are financially supported to strengthen Distribution infrastructure and the fund releases under the scheme are linked to initiation of reforms and achievement of results that also includes trajectories for improving electricity supply hours to urban and rural consumers.
This information was given by Shri R.K Singh, Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Press Statement from Central Administrative Tribunal
It has always been the endeavour of the Principal Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal and its Benches across the Country to dispose off as many as cases as possible and to function to the satisfaction of the persons who approached the Tribunal for remedies. As a matter of fact, the disposal rate even upto the month of February 2020 had been phenomenal.
With the outbreak of the Corona Virus, the sittings were arranged on the alternative ensure that the social distance is maintained. However, even that became impossible in view of the steps taken by the Government from 22nd of March onwards. With the imposition of lock down, it became impossible for the Benches to function since neither the Advocates nor the Employes of the Tribunal would be in a position to attend to the work. The option to conduct the hearings through Video Conference was not available firstly because the necessary equipment infrastructure was not in place and secondly it was not possible to procure it in view of lock down. The Principal Bench in fact was scheduled to be on a mini vacation from 2nd to 12th of April.
The further course of action would be decided depending on the steps which the Government would take in respect of the period from 15.04.2020 onwards. Even if there exists the slightest possibility to conduct the Courts, the same would be availed.